UK doctors develop non-invasive test for womb cancer in women bleeding after menopause
Researchers at the University of Manchester have developed a non-invasive test using urine and vaginal fluid to screen for womb cancer in post-menopausal women. The test aims to triage patients, potentially sparing thousands from invasive procedures like biopsies and hysteroscopies.
Why it matters
This innovation could significantly improve diagnostic efficiency and patient comfort while reducing costs for healthcare systems.
The new test could be used to triage women suspected of having womb cancer for rapid diagnosis./iStockphoto The new test could be used to triage women suspected of having womb cancer for rapid diagnosis./iStockphoto Women's health UK doctors develop non-invasive test for womb cancer in women bleeding after menopause Test using urine and vaginal fluid samples raises hopes thousands of lower-risk women could be spared internal ultrasounds and hysteroscopies
Prefer the Guardian on Google Doctors have developed a simple test that could help rule out womb cancer in women who experience bleeding after menopause.
The approach has the potential to transform care for thousands of women each year and spare them from invasive and uncomfortable tests that can also be costly for healthcare systems.
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